A Ukrainian drone attack struck a power plant approximately 120 kilometers east of Moscow, triggering a major fire and leaving thousands without heat amid winter temperatures, local authorities reported November 23, 2025. While some drones were intercepted by air defense systems, several successfully targeted the Shatura power plant.
The attack represents a notable escalation in Ukraine‘s long-range strike capabilities and a potential shift in the conflict’s geographic focus, bringing the war closer to Russia’s core population centers. Disruptions to power infrastructure during the harsh winter months could exacerbate hardship for Russian civilians and strain the country’s resources. this incident occurs amidst ongoing Russian offensives in eastern Ukraine, where Moscow claims to have captured three towns – claims that remain unverified.
Together, Russia launched a large-scale drone attack on Ukraine, impacting multiple cities. in Dnipro, residential buildings caught fire, injuring at least 15 people. zaporizhia also sustained damage,with two residential buildings hit and six injuries reported. Ukrainian air forces stated Russia utilized a total of 98 drones in the assault.
The information regarding territorial gains in eastern Ukraine has not been independently confirmed.This report originated from a broadcast on Deutschlandfunk.
